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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elbert County - Patz Field (KEBA)

Lat: 34.1°NLon: 82.82°WElev: 604ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Middleton GA

Red Flag Warning December 30, 12:00pm until December 30, 07:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before noon. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 11 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before noon. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Middleton GA
 34.09°N 82.73°W (Elev. 515 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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